East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Events for Firle
Planning a hog roast for your event in Firle? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Town and village days
- Car shows and rallies
- Horse and dog shows
Book a hog roast in Firle
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
About our hog roast for events in Firle
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for town and village days and summer fêtes.
At a field event near Firle, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Firle (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books hog roast for events in Firle?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
People around Firle book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
- Fun runs and sports events
- PTA summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Firle Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September events in Firle lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal is not offered
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Add coleslaw.
Towns and villages near Firle
Also in Firle
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Questions from Firle
Could you cook in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Firle close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Community events around Firle
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Firle. Firle is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Glynde station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station. If your event is in Lewes and Laughton Levels, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Firle, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Firle, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. From The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Firle we cover include Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ram Inn (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.6 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Your trader requirements
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A firm way on and off the field
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Firle
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards